Democrats flip 36th state House seat since Trump's inauguration in Florida special election

Democrat Margaret Good (pictured right), who ran against Republican candidate James Buchanan, won in a Florida state House election by a 52-45 margin. The seat is the 36th flip since President Trump assumed office. (Screenshot via Margaret Good for State House website)

Democrat Margaret Good won the special election for Florida's state House District 72, flipping yet another legislative seat previously held by a Republican.

Good, who ran against Republican candidate James Buchanan, won by a 52-45 margin. The seat is the 36th flip since Trump assumed office.

Buchanan’s father, Vern Buchanan, is a Republican member of Congress and represents the area. He also owns several car dealerships in the region.

In the 2016 election, President Trump won the district by a five-point margin.

The seat became available after Republican Alex Miller stepped down in order to devote more time to her family and business.